Which of the following statements about mineral resources is incorrect?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Hematite is the finest iron ore containing iron up to 70 percent
Explanation:
● Magnetite is actually the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 70 percent. It has excellent magnetic qualities.
● Hematite ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of quantity used, but it has a slightly lower iron content (50-60%) than magnetite.
Information Booster:
● Bauxite is the primary ore for Aluminum.
● Copper is mainly used in electrical cables and electronics due to its conductivity.
Additional Knowledge:
● Ferrous minerals contain iron (e.g., Manganese), while Non-Ferrous minerals do not (e.g., Tin, Gold).